Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The ‘Ndrangheta is one of the most extensive and powerful criminal organizations in the world.
Its roots are in the Italian region of Calabria, but it has now expanded to more than 80 countries worldwide and continues to grow at a steady rate.
The insidious spread of mafia-type crime poses an urgent threat to international peace and security, due to its penetration of political and economic environments and the widespread corruption associated with it.
I-CAN (INTERPOL Cooperation Against ‘Ndrangheta) brings together countries around the world to exchange crucial police information in real-time through INTERPOL’s secure channels and mount multi-country operations. Mainly funded by the Italian Department of Public Security, the project raises global awareness and understanding about the ‘Ndrangheta and their modus operandi, to more effectively identify and arrest suspects.
In its second phase, I-CAN will consolidate its network and focus on receiving high-quality data for operational exploitation. Since January 2025, I-CAN has supported the arrest of more than 60 ‘Ndrangheta members in locations all over the world, including 6 fugitives. Added to previous phases of the project, the number of I-CAN-facilitated arrests stands at over 160.
Read more on our website:
https://www.interpol.int/en/Crimes/Organized-crime/Projects/INTERPOL-cooperation-against-Ndrangheta-I-CAN-Phase-2
The ‘Ndrangheta is one of the most extensive and powerful criminal organizations in the world.
Its roots are in the Italian region of Calabria, but it has now expanded to more than 80 countries worldwide and continues to grow at a steady rate.
The insidious spread of mafia-type crime poses an urgent threat to international peace and security, due to its penetration of political and economic environments and the widespread corruption associated with it.
I-CAN (INTERPOL Cooperation Against ‘Ndrangheta) brings together countries around the world to exchange crucial police information in real-time through INTERPOL’s secure channels and mount multi-country operations. Mainly funded by the Italian Department of Public Security, the project raises global awareness and understanding about the ‘Ndrangheta and their modus operandi, to more effectively identify and arrest suspects.
In its second phase, I-CAN will consolidate its network and focus on receiving high-quality data for operational exploitation. Since January 2025, I-CAN has supported the arrest of more than 60 ‘Ndrangheta members in locations all over the world, including 6 fugitives. Added to previous phases of the project, the number of I-CAN-facilitated arrests stands at over 160.
Read more on our website:
https://www.interpol.int/en/Crimes/Organized-crime/Projects/INTERPOL-cooperation-against-Ndrangheta-I-CAN-Phase-2
